Moving to Indonesia from Bhutan
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Bhutan to Indonesia — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Bhutan to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jakarta averages 89°F vs 72°F in Thimphu, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bhutan to Indonesia.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Indonesia performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Bhutan performs better than Indonesia across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Bhutan generally does better on infrastructure, though Indonesia leads in broadband per 100 people.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Indonesia generally does better on employment & economy, though Bhutan leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Bhutan generally does better on family life, though Indonesia leads in literacy rate.
Sources: World Bank (2020–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Thimphu | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 63°/33°F (17°/1°C) | 87°/76°F (31°/25°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 76°/53°F (25°/12°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 80°/60°F (27°/16°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 68°/39°F (20°/4°C) | 90°/77°F (32°/25°C) |
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| Month | Thimphu | Jakarta |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°/28°F (15.1°/-2.1°C) | 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C) |
| Feb | 62°/33°F (16.7°/0.5°C) | 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C) |
| Mar | 67°/39°F (19.4°/4.0°C) | 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C) |
| Apr | 72°/46°F (22.4°/7.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C) |
| May | 76°/53°F (24.7°/11.5°C) | 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 80°/59°F (26.7°/15.2°C) | 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C) |
| Jul | 81°/61°F (27.1°/16.4°C) | 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C) |
| Aug | 81°/61°F (27.2°/16.1°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
| Sep | 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.6°C) | 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 74°/48°F (23.4°/9.0°C) | 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 67°/38°F (19.7°/3.2°C) | 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 62°/31°F (16.5°/-0.8°C) | 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C) |
Data:
National Center for Hydrology and Meteorology (NCHM),
Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bhutan and Indonesia. To live, work, or study long-term in Indonesia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Indonesia's immigration authority.
Bhutan passport holder visiting Indonesia
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia passport holder visiting Bhutan
Visa Online (e-Visa)Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Indonesia?
Internet is rarely the blocker — Indonesia has 4.9 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.
Is Indonesia safe for expats?
Indonesia performs significantly better than Bhutan across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Indonesia is 0.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.5 in Bhutan.
How is healthcare in Indonesia compared to Bhutan?
Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bhutan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 5.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 5.5 in Bhutan. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bhutan: 60).
What's the weather like in Indonesia compared to Bhutan?
The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 72°F in Thimphu. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Thimphu gets 23.3 in.
What language do they speak in Indonesia?
The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Bhutan, the official language is Dzongkha.
